A Smith’s Wood Academy student has been praised for his quick thinking and compassion after helping an injured walker during his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Year 9 student, Joseph Baron, recently completed his volunteering and Level 2 First Aid qualification – equivalent to a GCSE – as part of
We are incredibly proud to share that following our recent inspection, Smith’s Wood Academy has made significant improvements and is no longer in special measures. In a recent letter from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, the school was congratulated on this achievement. The letter recognises that the progress made is the
Today we mark National Thank a Teacher Day—an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary contribution of teachers and school staff across our Trust. At the heart of our mission ’Enriching lives and Transforming futures’ are the people who bring it to life every day in our classrooms. Your commitment, care and
Steve Huntington has been nominated for Secondary Headteacher of the Year at the Education Awards. Mr Huntington says his nomination for Principal of the Year is recognition of everyone’s contribution to Smith’s Wood Academy’s rapid transformation. “Three years ago, a nomination such as this would have seemed completely out of
A huge well done to all of our students who took part in the Bronze Practice Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition this weekend. Throughout the expedition, students demonstrated resilience, teamwork and a positive attitude. They fully embraced the experience, stepping away from technology and immersing themselves in the outdoors,
Students in Year 7 and Year 10 recently took part in a hands-on Food and Mood workshop led by Amy Teichman, Head of Nutrition at Alliance in Partnership. The session explored how diet directly impacts mental wellbeing and focus, giving students a clear understanding of the link between nutrition and learning. The workshop
Step into worlds where the ordinary twists into the extraordinary. In these bite-sized tales, nothing is quite as it seems – doors lead somewhere unexpected, time slips, shadows whisper and reality bends in surprising ways. Each story captures a flash of mystery, suspense or wonder – from the eerie to
Huge congratulations to our students who successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition. Our adapted expedition was a great success, with students demonstrating exceptional resilience, determination and teamwork throughout. They not only carried their own equipment but also supported their peers by assisting with wheelchairs along the route. We are incredibly proud of the effort
Smith’s Wood had the most entries to this year’s Trust-wide British Science Week competition, showcasing outstanding student creativity The winners of this year’s Trust‑wide British Science Week challenge have now been announced, receiving prizes for their creative and scientifically informed solutions to local environmental problems. Judges said the best entries
